Business, government and community reporting from the newsroom.
647 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedFuego Latin Club, the Mid-Willamette area's first Latin dance club, opened in October in Keizer, founded by Jose Luis Pantaleon. With a focus on Latino music and themes each night, the club...
Salem Business JournalSalem Harvest is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and distributing excess food to needy individuals in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Since 2010, it has donated over three and a...
Salem Business JournalCoast Hospitality Management announced the completion of the structural framework for the Holman Riverfront Park Hotel in Salem, Oregon, a 127-room Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel set to op...
Salem Business JournalAmerican Express's Small Business Holiday Report reveals that 53% of small businesses are adjusting budgets for the holiday season, focusing on cash flow management and strategies to retain...
Salem Business JournalOregon attorney Kelly Jones received the National Consumer Law Center’s 2022 Rising Star Award for his significant contributions to consumer protection and civil rights. He has secured mil...
Salem Business JournalThe NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.8 points to 91.3 in October, marking ten months below the 49-year average. Inflation remains a primary concern for 33% of owners. Despite ch...
Salem Business JournalOregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced a $391.5 million settlement with Google for misleading users about location tracking. This historic settlement, the largest of its kind, man...
Salem Business JournalEconomists project that Oregon's tax revenue will exceed expectations by $4.97 billion, resulting in a $3.7 billion personal kicker for taxpayers in 2024. Some lawmakers are discussing suspe...
Salem Business JournalThe National Retail Federation anticipates a 6% to 8% increase in holiday retail sales, reaching up to $960.4 billion, despite inflation concerns. Online sales are expected to rise by 10% to...
Salem Business JournalA potential freight rail strike could significantly disrupt the U.S. economy, costing $2 billion daily and affecting various industries, including food, chemicals, and automobiles. Essential...
Salem Business JournalCapital FC hosted its annual CFC Soccer Ball Auction on November 19, raising significant funds for youth scholarships. Two upcoming fundraisers, the Christmas and New Year’s tournaments, w...
Salem Business JournalMaps Credit Union's Free Community Checking program in Marion and Polk counties enables members to contribute to local causes simply by using their debit cards. Last year, this initiative ge...
Salem Business JournalThe newly remodeled Salem Withnell Family YMCA opened on October 20 after four years of renovation. The 51,000-square-foot facility aims to serve the community with improved amenities, expan...
Salem Business JournalSmall Business Saturday, on November 26, 2022, is gaining popularity as Black Friday's appeal declines due to early holiday sales. Spending at independent retailers reached $23.3 billion las...
Salem Business JournalA Porch report identifies the best U.S. locations for DIY enthusiasts, highlighting the Salem metro area with 4.88 hardware stores per 10,000 residents. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred increas...
Salem Business JournalAt a Portland event, EPA’s Jennie Romer announced $751,550 in pollution prevention grants for Oregon, Idaho, and the Knik Tribal Council. These funds support initiatives that reduce pollut...
Salem Business JournalSalem's industrial real estate market shows diverse trends across zip codes. Central Salem has low vacancies and rising rents. South Salem faces elevated vacancies despite strong rents. Nort...
Salem Business JournalThe market is undergoing significant changes, driven by high inflation and rising interest rates. While Salem, Oregon is expected to remain stable due to its conservative growth patterns, th...
Salem Business JournalNew housing construction in the U.S. is declining, affecting first-time homebuyers. Despite a rise in multi-family units, median home prices remain high, peaking at $348,200 in early 2020. A...
Salem Business JournalSeveral developments are ongoing in Salem, including Checkpoint 221, a new food cart pavilion with 16 carts and a bar set to open by Christmas, and Travel Salem's relocation to a renovated f...
Salem Business Journal
